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Mini Countryman, Trolley, Bag and all kit, all clubs bar the driver stays in the bag.
Do you need a big boot?
- Thread starter bobmac
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cliveb
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If you only need a small car but want a big boot, the Fabia estate does the job and is more economical than the Octavia.
Easily holds a trolley and cart bag plus incidentals if you just want to chuck them in, and is wide enough to leave the driver in the bag.
With a bit of juggling (wheels off trolleys, driver out of second bag) you can fit in two trolleys and cart bags.
For long trips it's fine - we drive to the Alps for skiing no problem, but I acknowledge that a bigger car will probably be more comfortable.
My FiL has a Fabia estate and it does a great job for him. I do like a bit of space and comfort so whilst I am still doing semi regular big trips, 400-500 mile round trips, I'll take the extra comfort and calmness. It is road noise that bothers me more than power, I don't like it. My FiL's Fabia is the base model which is a bit Spartan. I hope your's was a little plusher for journeys to the Alps
bobmac
Major Champion
I take it you're talking about the 1.4 or 1.6L engines?
cliveb
Head Pro
It's an SE model with cruise control, so is fairly relaxing.My FiL's Fabia is the base model which is a bit Spartan. I hope your's was a little plusher for journeys to the Alps
Yes, road noise could be less, but my history as a younger petrolhead was things like TVRs and MR2s, so it doesn't bother me too much.
(NB. the Fabia hatchback is hopeless for golf, just in case anyone is wondering).
cliveb
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Mine is a 1.2 TSi, 90HP. It's more than powerful enough for any sort of normal driving.
I used to have fast cars (TVRs etc) but with traffic these days there's just no point.
CliveW
Tour Winner
Currently I'm looking at a five seat Skoda Kodiaq.
Lovely car, another with a decent boot. Skoda definitely deliver on the practicality front.
Tab373
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i have a VW Tiguan allspace 7 seater and bought the 7 seater so i can have the 3rd row down. can fit all my gear in the boot with no hassle.
rosecott
Money List Winner
Sadly I'm an old boy racer at heart. After a great deal of searching, I finally located a Superb L&K estate with all the bells and whistles including 4WD and a 3.6 petrol V6 - very thirsty but hugely satisfying to drive.
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Diamond
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I am new to golf and have a Nissan qashqai. With my trolley and Callaway stand bag it is ok. Will I need a bigger boot with a golf cart bag?
I have a Skoda superb, huge boot but I still need to remove my driver to fit my cart bag in. My sons stand bag fits without the driver needing to be removed. Cart bags definitely take up more space.
Bit drastic to change your car, just try it without the driver in the bag, lay it cross ways on top of your bag and trolley.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Fiat Punto, can't get my bag in in the boot unless I take the driver out. If I put the lads bag in then I have to fold the rear seat down, which doesn't split. Absolute pile of shite.
It's diesel as well, which sounds like it was salvaged from a post war tractor.
Also got a transit van at the moment which I brought over from the UK. 6 seats, and enough room for about 20 bags in the back.
If I go golfing, I'll be taking the tranny.
It's diesel as well, which sounds like it was salvaged from a post war tractor.
Also got a transit van at the moment which I brought over from the UK. 6 seats, and enough room for about 20 bags in the back.
If I go golfing, I'll be taking the tranny.
RangeMonkey
Active member
Ooh! Which model(s)?
Mine was a rather modest 350i, but even that was a bit of a beast...
Diamond
Active member
Good to know thanks. Driver out it is...my car wouldn’t start today hopefully just a new battery!
Wolf
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I'm a big fan on the new SEAT range especially what you get for price as VFM. I've got the ARONA FR Sport with the 150evo engine. Great to drive especially in sports mode, plenty of room for all my gear, fully loaded with toys and some funky extras on top of that to. Looking at next year maybe going uo to the Tarraco what you get on that for price compared to other manufacturers similar size is brilliant.
CliveW
Tour Winner
I can get a carry bag in my Cobra. ?
rosecott
Money List Winner
I assume your Superb is not the estate - I just chuck my bag straight in, driver and all, and it stays there until the next time I play.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
As an Ex-Octavia owner its a great package, but the Superb is also with that extra comfort factor. Each to their own.
harpo_72
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I have no friends and no one likes my driving, my bag sits on the passenger seat of my mx5 and the trolley breaks down to fit in the boot ... I cannot get any corpses in, so won’t be intentionally killing anyone.
